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Apple Music Seeking Exec That Has “Good Relationships With Key Music Publishers”

The battle between songwriters, the publishers that represent them and the music streaming services is getting nasty; and Apple Music is hoping to take preemptive action with a new hire. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/12/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Deezer, Euronext, Initial public offering, List of online music databases, music industry, Pandora Radio, Paris, Spotify, Streaming media

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The Importance Of Getting A Sync Rep

There is good money to be made by artists who can acquire a sync deal for their music, but getting your composition into the hands and ears of those who have the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Downtown Music Publishing, guitar, Hollywood, Hypebot, Los Angeles, music industry, Music supervisor, Paris, Production music, Television

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Deezer Postpones $340 Million IPO

Global music streamer Deezer announced Tuesday that it postponing its IPO. The stock offering had been scheduled to raise $330 million.

Bruce Houghton on 10/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Deezer, Economy of France, Euronext, Hans-Holger Albrecht, Initial public offering, Paris, Paris Bourse, Spotify, Streaming media

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Jack White, The Mob And The Seven-Foot Tall Music Video Jukebox

In 1961 a music video jukebox called the Scopitone was spreading through the United States like wild-fire. People thought the machine would popularize the music video, that is until the Scopitone’s mafia connections came to light.

Guest Post on 10/06/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Agence France-Presse, Azores, Cary, Chicago, Clichy, France, Groupe Casino, Hauts-de-Seine, Illinois, Paris, Seattle, Starbucks

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Midem Moves Music Conference To Early June

Global music industry mega-conference Midem is moving its dates again. After a shift from winter to late June last year, the Cannes-based gathering is moving to early June.

Bruce Houghton on 09/16/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Canada, Cannes, Joel McHale, Kumail Nanjiani, Midem, Mipcom, Mitch Pileggi, Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Paris, The X-Files

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Pandora Paid Pharrell Just $6300 For 105 Million “Happy” Plays

It's easy to grow tired of reading stories that chronicle how little artists make from streaming music. On the one hand, streaming is reshaping the industry. On the other, the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Disc jockey, Drake (entertainer), Grammy Award, Green job, iTunes, Paris, Pharrell Williams, Spotify, Streaming media

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Best Of 2013: Buying Facebook Likes Costs You Money While Reducing Real Likes And Fan Engagement

By Michael Brandvold @michaelsb of Michael Brandvold Marketing. I have said a number of times you shouldn’t buy Twitter followers or Facebook likes because you aren’t buying real fans, you. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/28/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Facebook, London, Lyndsey, Mexico City, Paris, San Diego, Twitter, YouTube

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US Gov’t Says Music Depreciates 3X Faster Than Movies

By Jay Frank (@Repojay), Owner and CEO of DigSin. How fast does music depreciate? Try three times as fast as movies. This isn’t quantified by me just making a random. Continue reading

admin on 07/26/2013 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bob Lefsetz, Bureau of Economic Analysis, depreciation, Gross domestic product, Jay Frank, Paris, Television, United States

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